Advancing Indigenous language preservation in Honduras and Central America

Recent developments include the launch of Honduras's National Action Plan, the adoption of the Central American Language Plan, and a series of regional initiatives advancing coordination and advocacy.

National Action Plans are key mechanisms for turning the Decade's objectives into concrete action since they allow countries to identify national priorities and strategies that align with the Global Action Plan of the Decade .

A recent milestone is the finalization of Honduras's National Plan for the Safeguarding of Indigenous and Afro-Honduran Languages (2025-2035) . Developed through a three-year participatory process, the plan involved community consultations and linguistic assessments. It aims at promoting language preservation, intergenerational transmission, legal protection and monitoring mechanisms to ensure long-term impact.

Honduras stands as an example in the region. Other Member States are advancing their own National Action Plans, currently at different stages. El Salvador, Panama and Chile are nearing finalization, while Belize has recently joined the process.

Since the launch of the Decade, a growing number of countries have already developed and launched their National Action Plans, including Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. This reflects sustained regional commitment to the Decade's objectives.